I've not played a demo of the game but have seen some video clips of the game in action. The battle system really reminds me of Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR), a game I really played a lot. I wonder if you can stack up commands for the other team mates like in KOTOR or quick change in the fight at any point.

At first I did not like the thought of a departure from the turn based system but I am begining to warm to the evolution of the system. I've heard a rumor that FF XIII will have a similar system too so this would appear to be the next step for FF.

The nes system will certainly make the game more free flowing but I hope it does not give it too much of an action feel. Well it's not long for us anyhow.